Why Choose a Flexible Screw Conveyor over Pneumatic or Vacuum?

If you’re looking for a superior alternative to vacuum or pneumatic conveying, our Hi-Flo Conveyor is the solution for you.

Cost-Effective

A flexible auger conveyor is a cost-effective alternative to expensive pneumatic or vacuum conveying systems. Screw conveyors can move a wide variety of materials at up to 25 tons/hour for distances of up to 50 feet – and greater distances can be achieved by connecting multiple conveyors in tandem or series.

Low-Maintenance

Inherent Simplicity

An auger conveyor is much simpler than a pneumatic or vacuum system – this means a low initial cost, quick installation, and easy maintenance. Portable units are also available for multi-purpose operations.

Long Life Expectancy

Wear and tear is only an issue for conveying high-abrasion products – otherwise, life expectancy is almost indefinite. Tubes and screws are easily replaced at a reasonable cost. Flexible screw conveyors are designed to operate when full, but they can be easily emptied at the end of a shift by removing an end cap and running the conveyor in reverse.

No Filter Needed

Curve Around Existing Infrastructure

These flexible screw conveyors can be curved around pre-existing obstacles in your facility, reducing the need to re-engineer your operations. Our flexible auger conveyors consist of a stainless steel or heat-treated carbon steel screw which rotates within an ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene food grade tube. Usually, the spiral has a round cross section but a flat or beveled edge can be used for fine, cohesive, or easily smeared materials.

Uses for a Flexible Screw Conveyor

We recommend a flexible auger conveyor for powdered, granular, flaked, and blended materials with a density of up to 150 lbs/ft3. AFC Solutions can provide a variable speed control for rate sensitive operations such as screeners and grinders. Flexible screw conveyors are ideal for